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Req #: 241489

Department: KUOW / PSPR

Appointing Department Web Address: https://www.kuow.org/

Job Location Detail: U District

Posting Date: 01/06/2025

Closing Info: Closes On 02/02/2025

Salary: $5267 - $7080 per month

Shift: First Shift

Notes: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-classified-staff-20210208.pdf)

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.

UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

KUOW Puget Sound Public Radio is Seattle’s NPR news station. We are an independent, nonprofit news organization producing award-winning journalism, podcasts, and events in service to the 3.9 million people in our coverage area. As a self-sustaining service of the University of Washington, our mission is to create and serve a more informed public with a vision to broaden conversations and deepen understanding. We are committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, dismantling racial inequities, and amplifying underrepresented voices in our community.

We have an outstanding opportunity for a Broadcast Technician 2 to serve as a point of contact for KUOW staff and KUOW vendors to troubleshoot technical issues related to broadcasting equipment, ensure operations are compliant with Federal Communications Commission regulations, and communicate best practices related to audio and video broadcasting. Position represents KUOW with other broadcasters and the public as needed for KUOW events.

The Broadcast Technician 2 position supports the setup, operation, and maintenance of equipment that regulates the signal strength, clarity, and range of sounds for studio, radio, and video broadcasts. Maintenance of the general facility environments and training and documentation of broadcast-based tools are part of the responsibilities.

JOB SUCCESS SUMMARY

The Broadcast Technician 2 is a multi-functional role that heavily relies on collaboration across multiple departments to problem solve and meet group goals. Success in this role requires the capacity to receive and provide communication about technical and facility-related issues, often under pressure. Broadcast Technicians will work independently and as part of a dynamic team, at times teaching new technical skills and mentoring best practices with studio equipment when needed.

The ability to share knowledge about technical broadcasting techniques with transparent and effective communication skills are essential to supporting team dynamics and goals. Collaborative problem solving is critical to this role’s success including the ability to switch contexts multiple times a day.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Broadcasting Capabilities

Technical Infrastructure and Broadcast Ownership (70%)

• Provides technical infrastructure support for local broadcast programming: in-studio events, remote production, and live broadcasts. • Help coordinate radio production, studio, and general broadcast training with other Operations staff for personnel during transitions and regular refreshers for designated super users. • Coordinates the maintenance, repair, and modifications of the facility and its systems. This may include paint, carpentry, and the creation of custom needs for KUOW. • Participates in the Operation team's regular facility, studio and transmitter site review, maintenance, and future planning. • Manage vendors and building management regarding significant facility issues and repairs.

Administrative (15%)

• Assists the operations and programing team with program distribution, audio archives, satellite distribution feeds, automation templets for recorded programs, program based messaging and alert distribution. • Assists in the creation and maintenance of documentation for broadcast operations, audio production and emergency activities. • Assists in the creation and maintenance of documentation for specific facility related systems and equipment. • Participate in the review and selection along with implementation and integration of new systems across the organization. • Co-coordinates with other university departments to assist in the repair and maintenance of KUOW assets: specifically, UW Motor Pool and the University Real-Estate Department. • On site point person for facility repair and maintenance when having to deal with property owners, the Real-Estate department or KUOW vendors.

Other duties as assigned (15%)

• Attends and participates in department or organization meeting training. • Manage select company assets such as our UofW leased vehicle and items related to off-premises properties. • Back up other members of the operations department as needed. • Support and participation in internal station initiatives were applicable. • Write SOPs for operations processes • On call for all security and operational responsibilities including building security and access.

SUPERVISION • Position reports to Director of Operations

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY

RACIAL EQUITY

Actively contribute to a workplace culture of anti-racism, belonging, and inclusion that is supportive and welcoming to all

2. SUCCESS PROFILE

Knowledge of:

• Advanced technical-level duties relating to broadcast facilities and/or broadcast distribution systems in areas of maintenance, production, operation, and programming preferred. • Technical skills related to electrical engineering repair and maintenance. • Familiarity with the technical skills related to broadcast RF engineering repair, maintenance, and design a plus. • Best practices related to broadcasting operations and maintenance of equipment and techniques • Knowledge and familiarity of Federal Communications Commission regulations and applicable State and local communication laws for all areas including a remote broadcast facility • Knowledge and familiarity of tools for the installation and maintenance of existing systems and fabrication for custom needs • Basic facility maintenance including general repair, locks, and paint. A history of vendor management for mid-sized projects is beneficial.

Ability to:

• Work independently and as part of a team • Work within a live to air broadcast environment, could include managing video and audio in conjunction with a live venue. • Think quickly and maintain calm under pressure while communicating with diverse levels of knowledge and styles of communication. • Flexible, solutions-oriented, responsive, and can clearly communicate to elicit information to address technical problems. • 24/7 on call with flexible working hours is expected. • Anticipate needs of a situation (back to front thinking) • Write technical guidelines and good practices for the staff

Requirements include:

• Two years of full-time experience/training in radio or television technician work.Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration. Working Conditions: • Duties may occasionally require early morning, evening and weekend work when necessary to attend station events or for system maintenance.• Cubicle/Open workspace environment which may result in additional or higher levels of noise and visual distractions.Physical Demands• Required to move about in an office environment and sit for extended periods of time.• Moderate to heavy physical tasks - shifting or moving up to 30 pounds.• Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.• Ability to operate vehicles such as UW cars to transport tools and equipment to events and broadcast tower locations in Seattle, Bellingham, and Tumwater. KUOW Equal Employment Opportunity Statement At KUOW, we believe that attracting and retaining diverse staff is crucial to serving the communities where we work and live. We are dedicated to the goal of building a diverse and pluralistic staff committed to working in an anti-racist, multicultural environment that promotes racial equity and inclusivity. Women, Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC), veterans and individuals with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply.KUOW staff are employees of the University of Washington. The University of Washington and KUOW are committed to full and positive compliance with all applicable federal, state, and University of Washington laws and policies regarding discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.Application Process:The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.